When it comes to learning, there are those who grasp things easily. But, those who are not-so-gifted, they get better by learning

]]>2015-08-18Fussing over penetrationhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/fussing-over-penetration-218

Mention financial literacy and several opinions pour in over the lack of it and that it has all to do with people not being able to understand finances.

]]>2015-10-13Overcoming bad behaviourhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/overcoming-bad-behaviour-255
The investors tend to purchase or increase their holdings in investments that perform the best in the short term. ]]>2015-11-18Bata Pricing still workshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/bata-pricing-still-works-305
‘When we read a number, we are influenced by the leftmost digit than we are by the rightmost’- Alex Bellos]]>2015-12-07Cost to Country (CTC)http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/cost-to-country-ctc-332
The 7th pay commission recommendations are expected to come into effect from January 2016.]]>2015-12-23Understanding Customer Centricity?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/understanding-customer-centricity-437
Customer-centricity is providing solutions based on understanding of customer needs, preferences, and behaviours]]>2016-02-08Future perfect, present tensehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/future-perfect-present-tense-446
The choice of instruments to deploy money in to maximise tax benefits is not necessarily the best]]>2016-02-10Get real with unpredictabilityhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/get-real-with-unpredictability-462
Map your financial needs on a time scale with money that you need for the next 2-3 years]]>2016-02-29Real or Reel?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/real-or-reel-489
Repose confidence among those looking to put their life’s savings for a roof over their head]]>2016-03-11Practice the KISShttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/practice-the-kiss-520
Chuck away the comfort. Go street smart and take the equity route to score in this bull run ]]>2016-03-22Let's talk about YOUtilityhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/lets-talk-about-youtility-550
The lack of financially aware consumers has resulted in numerous scams and blame game]]>2017-01-08Ignore small savings schemeshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/ignore-small-savings-schemes-577
Mutual Funds over small savings schemes is a wise option to exercise]]>2016-05-06Akshaya Tritiya: Annual gold SIP festival!http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/akshaya-tritiya-annual-gold-sip-festival-584
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Monday, 9th May this year.]]>2016-05-09Penchant for Goldhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/penchant-for-gold-588
The idea of buying Gold is evident with festivities.]]>2016-05-09Transparency or disclosure?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/transparency-or-disclosure-591
While disclosure is the mere reporting of fact, transparency offers context.]]>2016-05-10Intangibility of education and financehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/intangibility-of-education-and-finance-667
Return on Education is as important as Financial products.]]>2016-06-07OLM B-Schools Ranking: Why? How? What?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/olm-b-schools-ranking-why-how-what-684
Goals, academic concentration, Return on Investment are the things to look at when creating your B-school shortlist ]]>2016-07-04NIRF Best B-schools: The super leaguehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/nirf-best-b-schools-the-super-league-685
Look no further if you are aiming for that coveted seat in top B-schools.]]>2016-07-04Arriving at the Rankingshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/arriving-at-the-rankings-686
Setting the right parameters is the first step to come out with meaningful outcomes under any study
]]>2016-07-04Outlook Money rankings: Best B- schoolshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/outlook-money-rankings-best-b-schools-688
Outlook Money brings you the best B-School rankings 2016]]>2016-07-04Don't be taken for a ridehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/dont-be-taken-for-a-ride-738
Understanding the fine print is essential to buy the right financial product]]>2016-08-18Tax vexhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/tax-vex-724
Government should work towards inclusion of new people into the tax net]]>2016-07-28The opportunity cost of purchasing powerhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/the-opportunity-cost-of-purchasing-power-767
It is important to contemplate about your money in this rat race
]]>2016-09-13Clouded by mental mathshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/clouded-by-mental-maths-790
The mental math bias makes an FD or RD far more attractive without realising its tax inefficiency]]>2016-09-23Investing lessons from Patanjalihttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/investing-lessons-from-patanjali-799
Through a perfect merger of latest technology and ancient wisdom, Patanjali has managed to get their message across]]>2016-10-12Outlook Money Awards: Jury meet in Mumbaihttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/outlook-money-awards-jury-meet-in-mumbai-824
The first jury meet to evaluate and select the best in financial services took place in Mumbai]]>2016-10-17Celebrate Diwali Differentlyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/celebrate-diwali-differently-844
Don’t just clean your house. Clean your mind and portfolio and make a new start]]>2016-10-24Funny moments with insurancehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/funny-moments-with-insurance-865
Going through the jargonised policy documents is no mean task]]>2016-11-04Shades of Blackhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/shades-of-black-884
A parallel, shadow of black economy has had its presence in India from time immemorial]]>2016-11-09Lessons from Sivaji and Pichaikkaranhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/lessons-from-sivaji-and-pichaikkaran-885
All your Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are not worthless; here's how to get your new ones]]>2016-11-09Desh badal raha hai -- Currencyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/desh-badal-raha-hai-currency-890
Government's move has been a great equaliser, everybody--poor or rich-is out of cash]]>2016-11-10Single and Exceptionally Broke: My Chronicles with Rs 130http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/single-and-exceptionally-broke-my-chronicles-with-rs-130-891
This is a story on how I survived with Rs 130 borrowed from my friend for the next 48 hours of my life]]>2016-11-10What to keep in mind when you purchase life insurancehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/what-to-keep-in-mind-when-you-purchase-life-insurance-908
Sandeep Bakshi, MD & CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance on what one needs to remember before taking up a policy]]>2016-11-15Financial legacy for your golden yearshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/financial-legacy-for-your-golden-years-909
When working years will not be easy, that is where annuities come in, says Tarun Chugh]]>2017-01-30There's a news flash...againhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/theres-a-news-flashagain-919
Don’t just while away your time at the queues; keep refreshing the newspage on your smartphone]]>2016-11-18Single and Exceptionally Broke: The Struggle Continueshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/single-and-exceptionally-broke-the-struggle-continues-925
The struggle is real; but not a fraction as real as the rest of the nation
]]>2016-11-18Digitisation is making insurance customer-centrichttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/digitisation-is-making-insurance-customer-centric-930
Digital infrastructure transforming insurance sector, says Tapan Singhel]]>2016-11-24Confirmation bias: Black, white or greyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/confirmation-bias-black-white-or-grey-934
We have more faith in information that agrees with what we already know]]>2016-12-06Rs 2,000 note: Birth pangs a month after demonetisationhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/rs-2000-note-birth-pangs-a-month-after-demonetisation-949
I am the pink note and this is what I experienced in the past one month]]>2016-12-07Is India really ready to go cashless and adopt digital payments?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/is-india-really-ready-to-go-cashless-and-adopt-digital-payments-966
The mindset of cash usage is dominant and for it to change it will be much more than a mere 100-day task]]>2016-12-12Make it easy for your legal heirs by writing a Willhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/make-it-easy-for-your-legal-heirs-by-writing-a-will-974
Writing a will is considered a taboo, but not doing so will only spell more trouble]]>2016-12-17Future of consumer bankinghttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/future-of-consumer-banking-1000
How innovation and customer experience will drive the next wave of growth]]>2017-01-04Meeting consumers' banking needs post demonetisationhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/meeting-consumers-banking-needs-post-demonetisation-1002
The need of the hour is networks for a robust consumer banking system to meet consumer needs ]]>2017-01-05Effect of demonetisation on economy and state elections is multifacetedhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/effect-of-demonetisation-on-economy-and-state-elections-is-multifaceted-1053
End of black money is a utopian thought, which does not mean demonetisation has not done anything]]>2017-01-18Infosys 'releasing' 9,000 people reminds us of the premium on peoplehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/infosys-releasing-9000-people-reminds-us-of-the-premium-on-people-1069
People are the key resource in any organisation and pouring into HR reports and audits is a good investment tool ]]>2017-01-21Travesty on the elderlyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/travesty-on-the-elderly-1076
Investing in equities is the best in today's time to achieve your goals ]]>2017-01-23Earning money: When is it enough?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/earning-money-when-is-it-enough-1096
I am reminded of Socrates who said, “He is the richest who is content with the least” ]]>2017-01-28Knowing simple Maths can help you evaluate your finances betterhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/knowing-simple-maths-can-help-you-evaluate-your-finances-better-1141
Principles of time value of money can help us evaluate every financial decision]]>2017-02-08Increasing the taxpayer basehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/increasing-the-taxpayer-base-1164
The increase in the taxpayer base will have a trickledown effect on the economy]]>2017-02-10Easy Moneyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/easy-money-1199
Onboard a streetcar named desire, people with some extra money want a quick road to riches]]>2017-02-18Staying relevanthttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/staying-relevant-1267
The job scene today calls for frequent re-skilling and up-skilling to stay relevant and keep abreast with changes ]]>2017-03-03Hot Stove Syndromehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/hot-stove-syndrome-1268
Taking baby steps to learn and adapt is better than hanging on to the fear of failures]]>2017-03-03I am gender-neutralhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/i-am-gender-neutral-1281
The way money perceives itself; as imagined by Narayan Krishnamurthy]]>2017-03-07Pay more, pray morehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/pay-more-pray-more-1317
Cash transaction at the bank and the ATM attracts a fee, which you better not take sitting lightly ]]>2017-03-14Compromising with moneyhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/compromising-with-money-1453
Make small compromises today, so you don’t have to make big and more important financial ones tomorrow]]>2017-04-10I only know to ask questionshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/i-only-know-to-ask-questions-1643
It is important to retain the childlike wonder and curiosity to learn and grow in all aspects of life]]>2017-05-17Jack and Jill of all tradeshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/jack-and-jill-of-all-trades-1829
You will need to earn more to spend more or save more to spend more]]>2017-06-22How about Dhan ki Baat in Mann ki Baat?http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/how-about-dhan-ki-baat-in-mann-ki-baat-1975
Talking about financial awareness can result in a lot more people learning about the importance of money management]]>2017-07-20When it pays to do nothinghttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/when-it-pays-to-do-nothing-1997
When investing it is equally crucial to know when is to do nothing other than continue investing]]>2017-07-25Save More, Spend Lesshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/save-more-spend-less-2126
For a start, a budget in place is essential to savings]]>2017-08-16Choices in Pensionshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/choices-in-pensions-2131
NPS offers more flexibility; it lets you choose the amount to contribute and also choose your money manager]]>2017-08-16When Markets Turnhttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/when-markets-turn-2138
The trade-off between upside gains and risk of loss is important in investment]]>2017-08-17Mutual Funds Sahi Hai!http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/mutual-funds-sahi-hai-2150
Mutual funds help investors generate better inflation-adjusted returns while delivering consistent & higher returns ]]>2017-08-18Way to Approach Fixed Incomehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/way-to-approach-fixed-income-2160
The close relation of debt instruments with the various macro parameters make them an intriguing investment]]>2017-08-21Less is More!http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/less-is-more-2162
PPLTVF has the flexibility to invest across all market capitalisations, across sectors, and across geographies]]>2017-08-22Managing Customer Experiencehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/managing-customer-experience-2173
CAMS, an investor service solutions partner to the industry and deliver customer experience via customised channels ]]>2017-08-23Generation of ‘more’– Get Insured!http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/generation-of-more-get-insured-2179
It is crucial to look at consumer behaviour of the millennials when compared to their predecessors]]>2017-08-24'Insurance a Must for Youngsters'http://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/insurance-a-must-for-youngsters-2185
With higher disposable incomes, the millennials get access to myriad opportunities much earlier in their lives]]>2017-08-25Lessons from the Infosys Dramahttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/lessons-from-the-infosys-drama-2186
It finally boils down to cutting losses with an investment gone bad than hoping for things to recover on its own]]>2017-08-24Health Insurance for Youngstershttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/health-insurance-for-youngsters-2214
Avoid choosing the lowest priced policy, as it won’t be the best in terms of coverage, inclusions and benefits]]>2017-08-28Survival of the Fittesthttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/survival-of-the-fittest-2221
Cards in particular and digital payments in general have continued to witness explosive growth]]>2017-08-30Advice to First Time Home Buyershttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/advice-to-first-time-home-buyers-2230
A home buyer needs to be careful about the property he is planning to buy and look at the developer's track record]]>2017-08-30Lending in Smaller Citieshttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/lending-in-smaller-cities-2234
In rural markets, the customers assume that they have to pay a service fee for getting the loan approved]]>2017-08-31Privacy in the time of KYC is a jokehttp://images.outlookmoney.com/opinion/privacy-in-the-time-of-kyc-is-a-joke-2379
Do not assume that the present judgement grants you absolute financial privacy]]>2017-09-25